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Writing in Color

Writing in Color

By ChaChanna

Writing in Color Podcast follows new writer, ChaChanna Simpson, as she learns how to navigate the writing world to become a thriving writerpreneur. Each episode is a behind-the-scenes look at the highlights, lowlights and everything in between to give you a real time view of what it takes to be a profitable writer.
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36: Going on hiatus

Writing in ColorJan 30, 2019

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36: Going on hiatus
Jan 30, 201902:40
35: After the first draft is written
Jan 23, 201904:57
34: I wrote a short first draft
Jan 16, 201904:45
33: Storytime: The Emmy
Jan 09, 201905:01
32: Writing the first draft of my novel
Jan 02, 201906:36
31: Storytime: The Nutcracker, a retelling
Dec 26, 201812:34
30: I’m literally, finally, writing my book!

30: I’m literally, finally, writing my book!

In this episode, I share my official writing start date and my finishing deadline, and my writing schedule. It's time to get this story started.

Links
Fast Fiction: A Guide to Outlining and Writing a First Novel in Thirty Days by Denise Jaden https://bit.ly/2Nug7Cz

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Website ► www.chachannawrites.com
Email me ► chachanna@chachannawrites.com

Dec 19, 201805:03
29: How the Marvel Cinematic Universe is inspiring my creativity

29: How the Marvel Cinematic Universe is inspiring my creativity

In this episode, I gush about how brilliant I think the Marvel Cinematic Universe is and how it continues inspire me as I am working on my forthcoming thriller book series.

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Website ► www.chachannawrites.com
Email me ► chachanna@chachannawrites.com

Dec 12, 201804:56
28: How well do you know your characters?

28: How well do you know your characters?

In this episode, I discuss how to get to know your characters better and why knowing your characters can help transform your story and get you excited about what happens next.

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Website ► www.chachannawrites.com
Email me ► chachanna@chachannawrites.com

Dec 05, 201804:53
27: How to keep your story interesting

27: How to keep your story interesting

In this episode, I talk about using the three-act structure to help your book's outline and what to do when the middle of your story sucks.

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Website ► www.chachannawrites.com
Email me ► chachanna@chachannawrites.com

Nov 28, 201806:36
26: What's your inciting incident?

26: What's your inciting incident?

In this episode, I talk about inciting incidents and how they are crucial to your story. In fact if you are missing one or it's weak your story is probably going to suck. Just sayin.'

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Website ► www.chachannawrites.com
Email me ► chachanna@chachannawrites.com

Nov 21, 201804:52
25: Prepvember

25: Prepvember

In this episode, I talk about how I have gotten my groove back and how I'm preparing to write my book.

Are you crushing NaNoWriMo or do you want to join me in Prepvember?

LINKS
Fast Fiction: A Guide to Outlining an Writing a First-Draft Novel in Thirty Days by Denise Jarden: https://bit.ly/2ROQMWv

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Website ► www.chachannawrites.com
Email me ► chachanna@chachannawrites.com

Nov 14, 201804:48
24: I'm not going to win NaNoWriMo

24: I'm not going to win NaNoWriMo

In today's episode, I share my experience in Paris, and also how NaNoWriMo is going for me. And from the title, you can probably guess it's not going well.

How is NaNoWriMo going for you?

Share at ChaChannaWrites.com/Podcast

Nov 07, 201807:12
23: NaNoWriMo Prep Fail and Storytime

23: NaNoWriMo Prep Fail and Storytime

Happy Halloween! In this episode, I share my failure at prepping for NaNoWriMo. You also get a bonus story, which I share a live performance I of a story I recently told at #proseofpie. Whoo Hoo!

Did you take full advantage of #preptober?

Oct 31, 201811:05
22: What it takes to publish and promote your book

22: What it takes to publish and promote your book

In this episode, I recap the Saugatuck Storyfest I attended and share what I learned about publishing and promoting a book.

Get your query letter actually read RachelHerron.com/query

Follow me on Instagram for daily shenanigans @ChaChannaWrites

Share your comments at ChaChannaWrites.com/Podcast

Oct 24, 201808:14
21: Storytime: Jealousy

21: Storytime: Jealousy

In this episode, I share a 100-word essay I wrote on a dinner party, filled with jealousy. But who is jealous of who, and why?

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Podcast Website ► https://www.writingincolorpodcast.com
Read some of my stories ► https://www.chachannawrites.com

Oct 17, 201803:41
20: I'm doing NaNoWriMo this year

20: I'm doing NaNoWriMo this year

I have circled back and made the decision to ditch the short stories and write my book. Listen in to see how I came to this momentous decision.

Are you participating in NaNoWriMo?
Share in the comments on WritingInColorPodcast.com

Links
Fast Fiction: A Guide to Outlining and Writing a First Novel in Thirty Days by Denise Jaden https://bit.ly/2Nug7Cz

Master Lists for Writers: Thesauruses, Plots, Character Traits, Names, and More by Bryn Donovan https://bit.ly/2zXs0h8

National Novel Writing Month https://nanowrimo.org/ Saugatuck Storyfest

The inaugural Saugatuck StoryFest is a three-day celebration of writing featuring award-winning authors, workshop-based writers conference, storytelling and more. There are ticketed and free events for adults and kids. Visit https://SaugatuckStoryfest.com for events and schedule.

Follow me on Instagram for daily shenanigans https://www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/

Oct 10, 201806:21
19: Revisions and working on multiple writing projects

19: Revisions and working on multiple writing projects

In this episode, I share my short story revision process, the kink in my imaginary writing checklist and how I am pushing forward to finish a piece and ultimately submit it.

Do you work on multiple writing projects or do you follow one project until completion?

Share you answer at WritingInColorPodcast.com

Oct 03, 201806:07
18: September Writing Progress Update

18: September Writing Progress Update

It's that time of the month where I share with you what I've been up to in my personal, writing & storytelling life.

What have you accomplished this month?

Please share your comments at WritingInColorPodcast.com

Resources
FocusMate.com Looking to be more productive? Try this out.

Sep 26, 201809:17
17: Focus on your writing process, not everyone else's

17: Focus on your writing process, not everyone else's

Do you find yourself struggling to follow the common myths on writing, such as "you must write every single day?" Me too! Today, I talk about my challenge of following that advice and what I decided to do instead. I'd love to hear you take.

Do you actually write every day? Why or why not?
Share you answer at ChaChannaWrites.com/Podcast

Sep 19, 201807:47
16: Storytime: The Watcher

16: Storytime: The Watcher

It's storytime. And in this episode I am sharing a story about a man, well, watching a woman. What does he want? Why is he there?

Share you thoughts at ChaChannaWrites.com/Podcast

Sep 12, 201805:58
15: How I plan to make money from my writing

15: How I plan to make money from my writing

There are a plethora of ways to make money from writing and in this episode I have decided where my focus will be and how I plan to cash in on it.

How do you make or plan to make money from your writing? Share it on ChaChannaWrites.com/Podcast.

Sep 05, 201806:06
14: August Writing Update
Aug 29, 201808:32
13: Storytime: Visitation
Aug 22, 201803:57
12: What I am doing about the fears
Aug 15, 201805:18
11: My Writing Fears
Aug 08, 201807:10
10: It, a poem
Aug 01, 201804:19
9: July Writing & Progress Update
Jul 25, 201809:05
8: How I got started in storytelling
Jul 18, 201807:14
7: Storytime: The One That Got Away

7: Storytime: The One That Got Away

In this episode, I share a more recent story titled. The One That Got Away. It's a quick little jaunt that was inspired by a Writer's Digest prompt.

Resources mentioned

Writer's Digest Writing Prompt Book Camp http://bit.ly/2zbcTSP

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Twitter► twitter.com/ChaChanna
Podcast Website ► www.writingincolorpodcast.com
Read some of my stories ► www.chachannawrites.com

Jul 11, 201806:55
6: Writing Update: I'm writing short stories

6: Writing Update: I'm writing short stories

In this episode, I'm sharing my experience at CrimeCONN and my writing progress.

Mentions
Books Mastering Suspense, Structure & Plot: How to Write Gripping Stories That Keep Readers on the Edge of Their Seats by Jane K. Cleland http://bit.ly/2NeTZgz

Flash Fiction Masters https://bit.ly/2MCkwDG

Writing & Selling Short Stories & Personal Essays: The Essential Guide to Getting Your Work Published by Windy Lynn Harris http://bit.ly/2tJC2Pf

Writer's Digest Critique Services http://bit.ly/2Nc4wcx

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Twitter► twitter.com/ChaChanna
Podcast Website ► www.writingincolorpodcast.com
Read some of my stories ► www.chachannawrites.com

Jul 04, 201809:16
5: Storytime: Kibba, Freshy & Bajunc

5: Storytime: Kibba, Freshy & Bajunc

You ever write something and are so embarrassed at how bad it is? Me too! And then I decided to record it and share it with the world. In this lovely episode, I read a story I wrote in high school, and man does it read exactly like a teenager wrote it. I also share a little of my dating history that inspired the story.

Have I piqued your interest? Take a listen. It's fun.

Please note: From this episode on, I am changing the rating to EXPLICIT. The stories I share can get raunchy, curse-y and murder-y.

Let’s connect!

Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Twitter► twitter.com/ChaChanna
Podcast Website ► www.writingincolorpodcast.com
Read some of my stories ► www.chachannawrites.com

Music credit “Cut and Run” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 27, 201810:51
4: Work in Progress: I'm writing a book

4: Work in Progress: I'm writing a book

In today's episode, I share my exciting work in progress. Spoiler alert: I'm FINALLY writing my first fiction book. There is so much to consider.

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Twitter► twitter.com/ChaChanna
Podcast Website ► www.writingincolorpodcast.com
Read some of my stories ► www.chachannawrites.com

Music credit “Cut and Run” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 20, 201806:56
3: Storytime: The Body

3: Storytime: The Body

It's storytime! In this episode, I read one of my favorite flash fiction stories: The Body! Prepare to be entertained.

Let’s connect!
Instagram ► www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Twitter► twitter.com/ChaChanna
Website ► www.chachannawrites.com/podcast

Music credit "Cut and Run" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 13, 201808:28
2: I wanted to be a writer

2: I wanted to be a writer

In this episode, ChaChanna--am I supposed to write about myself in the third person? You do know I’m the one writing this description--talks about how she got derailed on her writing journey and what brought her back.

Mentioned in the episode:
JA Konrath, one of my favorite thriller writers: http://jakonrath.com/
Let’s connect!
Instagram ► https://www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/ Twitter► https://twitter.com/ChaChanna
Podcast Website ► http://www.writingincolorpodcast.com
Read some of my stories ► http://www.chachannawrites.com

Music credit "Cut and Run" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Jun 06, 201808:01
1: An Introduction

1: An Introduction

Hey there! This is the very first episode of Writing in Color! In this episode, your host, ChaChanna Simpson, explains her vision for this writing podcast and what you can expect.

Follow me on Instagram www.instagram.com/chachannawrites/
Read my stories www.chachannawrites.com/writing/

Music credit "Cut and Run" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

May 24, 201803:27